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Watch: Are farmers under fire? Richard Loe talks to Duncan Garner on the AM Show.

They're going after the wrong people': Richard Loe on capital gains tax
Opinion High country farmers are disappointed with a Government proposal to shake up the Crown land leasing rules.

Opinion: What's next for the High Country?

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern spoke about the Tax Working Group's report after its release.

'A mangy dog': Federated Farmers furious at capital gains tax
Watch: ASB senior rural economist Nathan Penny talks to Hamish McKay and Richard Loe on Rural Exchange about commodity prices.

Another lift in global dairy commodity prices
The ratification of the CPTPP trade deal was good news for the rural sector.

Ag Minister heads to UAE and Egypt
Farmers are hoping the proposed changes will see an improvement in agricultural training.

Rural group welcomes polytech shake-up
Opinion The Prime Minister outlined the Government's economic priorities in a speech to Auckland business leaders

Opinion: Capital gains tax not right for New Zealand
Watch: ASB senior rural economist Nathan Penny talks to Hamish McKay and Richard Loe on Rural Exchange.

Economist confident dairy commodity prices will hold
Strong rural connectivity means farmers can take advantage of the latest technology, like the Halter GPS cow collar.

Lukewarm response to funding for rural digital hubs
Sponsored Watch: Matt Carter from Carter's Tyres chats to Hamish McKay and Richard Loe on Rural Exchange.

Family business helps keep dairy giant's wheels turning
Should Air New Zealand use a farming theme for its next safety video? Duncan Humm from NZ Farming spoke to Rural Exchange's Hamish McKay and Richard Loe.

Push for farming theme in Air New Zealand's next safety video
Damien O'Connor said the funding will help farmers and growers recover.

Tasman fire: Government boosts funding for farmer support
Many New Zealand businesses are worried about the future, with the uncertainty around Brexit.

Farmer confidence plunges
Newshub's Simon Shepherd interviewed John Wilson in 2016.

Tributes flow in for former Fonterra chairman
Synlait CEO Leon Clement explains the company's move into cheese.

Synlait confirms expected reduction in forecast milk price
Opinion The Taratahi Institute of Agriculture has been placed into liquidation.

Opinion: Agriculture education must be adequately funded

Hamilton has set itself a goal to be the first New Zealand city to eradicate a disease that's killing our bees.

Commercial beekeepers urged to vote for a commodity levy

While farms sales are healthy, an expert told the AM Show it is becoming a buyers market in Auckland.

Promising start to summer for farm sales
Sales of farm machinery are booming.

2018 tractor and farm machinery sales set new record
Winchmore Research Station is being put on the market.

AgResearch to sell research farm after 72 years
The impact from global warming is among issues facing farmers.

Study says NZ farmers financially resilient
Opinion Many New Zealand businesses are worried about the future, with the uncertainty around Brexit.

What does a hard or soft Brexit mean for New Zealand?

The Government has a target of planting 1 billion trees in 10 years.

Not enough workers to fill $400 a day jobs
NIWA said 2018 was the second-equal hottest year on record.

Lack of rain sees Far North continue to dry out
New Zealand's first Vegan Pie Awards were held recently.

The vegans are coming, so Kiwi farmers need to give us something to believe in
A walking car was also unveiled at the show.

High tech tractor showcased at consumer show
While ACC in investing in workplace safety, a Canterbury woman is using her grief to educate others about farm safety.

Farming group welcomes investment in workplace safety

Fonterra is also looking at selling Tip Top to pay down debt.

Fonterra to sell livestock division
A campaign was recently launched to encourage tourists to respect Māori culture

NZ businesses under fire for marketing using Māori culture
Tyre dumping is now a major problem in New Zealand

Hefty fine for illegally burning tyres
It's been a tough 2018 for the co-op after posting a big loss.

Result announced for second 2018 Fonterra Director election
The liquidation is a blow for the industry which is already facing a worker shortage.

Agriculture institute put into liquidation
Nick Tuffley spoke the The AM Show about the New Zealand property market.

Strong rural sector boosting regional economies
A flood of new property listings nationally recently had experts calling an end to a 'flat market' period

Healthy farm sales over spring, says report
A joint investigation by Immigration NZ (INZ) and NZ Police has uncovered a Hawke's Bay human trafficking operation

Farming group welcomes proposed work visa changes
UK farmer Ollie Blackburn spoke to Rural Exchange about the trip to New Zealand.

UK farmers admire Kiwi 'can do' attitude
Opinion David Attenborough has described climate change as "our greatest threat in thousands of years"

Climate change - is land use change the solution?

Waste expert Nic Turner gave Three's The Project five tips on how to handle recyclable waste.

Rural waste recycling programme keeps plastic from landfill
Fonterra is looking at selling Tip Top to help pay down debt.

Petition numbers grow to keep Tip Top New Zealand-owned
Banks were recently told to stop selling customers products they don't need.

Banking survey shows more farmers feel under financial pressure
Nathan Guy spoke to Rural Exchange about his concerns.

'Like a cup of cold sick': Nathan Guy attacks farmers tax
Watch Dave Goosselink's report on Whitestone Cheese.

From Oamaru to Paris: First NZ specialty cheese hits French shelves
Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor described a recent drop in farmer confidence as "bloody rubbish"

Primary sector exports on track for record growth
A bid to produce the world's healthiest red meat is proving a hit for a group of South Island high country farmers.

Early Christmas present for Alliance farmers
Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor described last quarter's drop as 'bloody rubbish'.

Why New Zealand farmers are worried
Fonterra is carrying out a strategic review which includes a possible sale of Tip Top.

Economist suggests Fonterra forecast 'top heavy'
Fonterra is looking at selling Tip Top to pay down debt.

Petition launched to keep Tip Top in NZ hands
Tip Top's owner Fonterra is carrying out a strategic review after posting a $196 million dollar loss for the 2018 financial yea

Rocky Road: Iconic NZ ice cream maker could be sold
Fonterra posted a loss of $196 million for the July year.

Fonterra confirms drop in milk payout
It's been a disappointing year for many dairy farmers, with a big loss reported by Fonterra.

Why economists aren't excited by global commodity price rise